Independence Day Message DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins the Filipino nation in celebrating the 122nd Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence which carries the theme, “Kalayaan 2020: Tungo sa Bansang Malaya, Nagbabayanihan, at Ligtas (Towards a Free, United, and Safe Nation).” Our Independence Day celebration for this year comes at a time when continue reading : Independence Day Message DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista

DSWD condoles with family of Michelle Silvertino, extends assistance

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)  expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the late Michelle Silvertino Beato, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary, and a Social Amelioration Program cash recipient. DSWD Field Office V Municipal Action Team (MAT) has reached out to Marlyn Silvertino, Michelle’s mother to deliver financial assistance continue reading : DSWD condoles with family of Michelle Silvertino, extends assistance

DSWD explains SAP refund process

Following reports of families receiving more than one type of subsidy from the Social Amelioration Program (SAP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) explained its guidelines for the refund process for cash aid. Beneficiaries may refund their SAP through the cashier’s office of the agency that made the payment, which includes the barangay continue reading : DSWD explains SAP refund process

DSWD champions Filipino Bayanihan spirit in latest campaign

To recognize the efforts of different stakeholders to alleviate the impact of the Corononavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch a campaign highlighting the Filipino Bayanihan spirit on June 11. Dubbed as “KaSama Ako sa Pagbangon ng Pamilyang Pilipino,” the campaign underscores the collaboration among DSWD, its partners, and continue reading : DSWD champions Filipino Bayanihan spirit in latest campaign

DSWD prepares payout for 5 million “waitlisted” SAP beneficiaries

In continuation of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is in the process of preparing for the distribution of emergency cash subsidy to the 5 million “waitlisted” families directed by the President to be added in the first tranche of SAP implementation. The Department reminded local government units continue reading : DSWD prepares payout for 5 million “waitlisted” SAP beneficiaries

DSWD taps PayMaya for distribution of AICS assistance

In continuation of the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to improve its delivery of public service, the agency has partnered with e-wallet application, PayMaya, to provide cashless distribution of financial aid to clients of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). Under the AICS program, qualified indigent, marginalized, poor, continue reading : DSWD taps PayMaya for distribution of AICS assistance

We act as one: Giving priority to those with less

No matter how difficult, they had to abide. Despite the time constraint, they needed to act fast for their constituents. This was how Barangay Captain Marcelino Trinidad of Barangay West Crame, San Juan City in the National Capital Region, described the preparations they underwent for the implementation of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) in their continue reading : We act as one: Giving priority to those with less

We act as one: LGU commitment key to efficient delivery of emergency subsidies

Loay is a coastal town that lies along the mouth of the Loboc River in Bohol. Classified as fifth class, it is considered among those poor municipalities in the country. But even with its economic situation, the municipality was quick enough in releasing the emergency subsidies intended to poor families affected by the nationwide community continue reading : We act as one: LGU commitment key to efficient delivery of emergency subsidies

Christine Pia Oviedo, (in pink blouse), one of the young professionals tapped by Barangay Sta. Rita in Olongapo City, interviews a family during the assessment of beneficiaries of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) in the community

We act as one: Thriving partnership in the midst of pandemic

It was another busy day for Barangay Captain Ermelando Anonat or Ying to his constituents, as he and other barangay officials worked double time to complete the implementation of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP). Barangay Sta. Rita in Olongapo City is one of the biggest barangays in Central Luzon. It is home to some 16,000 continue reading : We act as one: Thriving partnership in the midst of pandemic

DSWD’s Relief Agad registers 2M beneficiaries, targets 11.5M more

Manila, Philippines — Since the launch of ReliefAgad app in a virtual presser last May 14, the platform has accumulated over 2 million registrations from all 17 regions nationwide. Despite conducting pilot runs in NCR, regions nationwide facilitated encoding of SAC forms through ReliefAgad app. Region IV-A – CALABARZON with 1,094,332 registrations recorded the highest, continue reading : DSWD’s Relief Agad registers 2M beneficiaries, targets 11.5M more